Mr. Samuel Baptiste Ritrovato

May 17, 1963 - August 28, 2017

The Service of Remembrance for Mr. Samuel Baptiste Ritrovato, age 54, of Beverly Hills, will be held 2:30 PM Saturday, September 2, 2017 at the Beverly Hills Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes. Friends may call from 2-5:00 PM Saturday at the chapel. Reception will follow at VFW Post 10087, Beverly Hills. Mr. Ritrovato went to be with the Lord on Monday, August 28, 2017 in Inverness. He was born May 17, 1963 in Troy, New York to James J. Ritrovato Sr. and Jennie Bailey Ritrovato and came to Beverly Hills in 1999 from Texas. Mr. Ritrovato was a painter for various contractors in Citrus County. He was a member of the American Legion and VFW Post of Beverly Hills. He enjoyed karaoke, pool, and loved spending time with his family. His biggest joy was helping others. Preceded in death by his parents, 3 brothers: James J. Ritrovato, Jr., Leo Ritrovato, Paul G. Ritrovato; and a sister: Roseann Percey. Surviving are his wife of 12 years, Barbara S. Ritrovato; a son: Samuel (Megan) Ritrovato Jr., Texas; 2 daughters: Aleena (Jordan) Kasper, TX; Amber Ritrovato, TX; stepdaughter: Tiffany Parnell and 3 stepsons: Arthur Parnell, Christopher Marasco, and Timothy Marasco, all of Florida; 4 brothers: Michael Ritrovato, Ft. Worth, TX; James D. Ritrovato and Donald Ritrovato, both of Troy, NY; Todd (Shirley) Ritrovato, Greenville, TX; 3 sisters: Bonnie (Frank) Vega, Caddomills, TX; Jennie Fogarty and Margaret (Robert) Turner, both of Greenville, TX; 14 Grandchildren; brother in law: Alfred Smith; 2 sisters in law: Donna Ritrovato and Penny Ritrovato; many Aunts, Uncle, Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.HooperFuneralHome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of the Beverly Hills Chapel of Hooper Funeral Homes & Crematory.